Chong Heihu; whose name literally meant 'Black Tiger'; was a character in the classic Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi'; and was the younger brother of Chong Houhu; Grand Duke of the North. Chong Heihu was described as having a long red beard; eyes like golden bells; a man of great prowess and skill. He wore golden chainmail; bright red robes; a jade belt and a 'Nine-Cloud-Burning Flame' helmet; as well as wielding dual golden axes.

After Chong Houhu had to retreat a third time during his battles against the rebel Su Hu; Chong Heihu came to his aid with three thousand flying tiger soldiers. He would engage in a magical duel with Su Quanzhong; son of Su Hu; summoning sacred eagles and using a magical gourd given to him by a 'superiorman' to defeat and capture Sun Quangzhong.

Chong Heihu was eventually defeated and captured by Zheng Lun; a great man destined to be a god; and enjoyed a drink with his old friend Su Hu. The coalition against Su Hu was eventually ended by Ji Chang; the future King Wen of Zhou; with a simple letter; and Chong Heihu headed home with newfound respect and gratitude for Ji Chang. Chong Heihu was eventually deified as the deity of the Nanyue Emperor.